Summer Programs

Summer Institute for Woodwind Studies: Saxophone Institute

Students participating the Summer Institute for Woodwind Studies with a Saxophone concentration will be provided instrument specific daily activities such as:

Saxophone Masterclasses with NYU Saxophone Faculty and Guest Artists from the Masterclass series for all Institute participants

An opportunity for participants to perform in a class setting and master class for selected students

Saxophone Orchestra

A daily rehearsal of the Saxophone Orchestra, a conducted group comprising sopranino through contrabass saxophone. The Orchestra will perform at the end of the Institute.

Instrument Demonstrations

From Dr. Cohen's collection of over 200 saxophones including opportunities for students to HEAR and PLAY: sopranino, conn-o-sax, bass saxophones, tubax, contrabass saxophone

Saxophone History & Repertoire Class

A daily class exploring the history of the saophone including its development, repertoire and influential performers from the 19th through 21st century

Private Lessons

Available with any of the saxophone faculty

Coaching for regional and college auditions

Quartets and Mixed Chamber Music

Creation of saxophone quartets as well as mixed chamber works in conjunction with the woodwind institute

Working with Staff Accompanists

The program will conclude with a participant concert in the historic Loewe Theater on July 23, 2016 highlighting all of the Summer Institute participants featuring soloist, quartets, mixed chamber ensembles and the saxophone orchestra.